Rugby League Farewells one of the Greats

I remember the first trip with @SamBurgess8 to take him and introduce him to Russel Crowe in England. Probably the highlight of my Rugby League career right there. @SSFCRABBITOHS

— Dean Widders (@Deanwidders) October 30, 2019

Legend.
It was a great honour for me to share the field with you, all the best in the future mate. https://t.co/exFcbLGhOu

— Jermaine McGillvary (@J_mcGillvary) October 30, 2019

Sad day for the game when @SamBurgess8 has to retire early.
The best player I ever played alongside.
A absolute champion on and off the field.
A pleasure to play with you and to share some great times away from the game.
One of the true greats of the modern era.
🐐 pic.twitter.com/d4JPuI74nW

— Jamie Peacock MBE (@JamiePeacock10) October 30, 2019

Couldn’t ask for better person to go into battle with was a honour to share the field with you back in England under 18s then at the top. Enjoy your retirement pal 👊🏼 @SamBurgess8 pic.twitter.com/AbGybC5mhk

— Chris Hill (@Chrishilly1987) October 30, 2019

😢 @SamBurgess8 has announced his retirement from Rugby League with immediate effect.

♥️ Thanks for everything, Sam...#ThankYouSam pic.twitter.com/lTBg9gIAJ5

— England Rugby League (@England_RL) October 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

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As a young English kid growing all I wanted to do was be like you.Then I got the chance to meet and become friends with you and to play along side you,which was a dream come true.Your a inspiration to every rugby league player to what you have done in and become in the game and most of all your a unbelievable bloke.Enjoy your retirement you legend 😘

A post shared by J O H N B A T E M A N ✌🏻 (@johnbateman2) on Oct 30, 2019 at 12:04am PDT

 

 

 

 

 

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‪FAREWELL @samburgess8 👏🏻 A @ssfcrabbitohs & @NRL legend. Forever etched in history at #ANZStadium for 2014 #NRLGF heroics 💪🏻‬ Thanks for the unforgettable memories ❤️💚 🐰 ‬

A post shared by anzstadium (@anzstadium) on Oct 29, 2019 at 8:13pm PDT

 

 

 

 

 

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Was a absolute pleasure to play alongside you legend. If I could choose one player to go to war with on the field it would be you. I couldn’t find a pic of us two playing together so Adam Reynolds will do 😂😂 @samburgess8

A post shared by Nathan Peats (@nathanpeats9) on Oct 30, 2019 at 12:21am PDT

 

 

 

 

 

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I don’t post for everyone that retires but this bloke is one of the greats. It was a pleasure to play beside you. Congrats slammin’ @samburgess8 on your career especially the last decade at @ssfcrabbitohs Unfortunate ending but a new beginning, enjoy the next chapter 🏆2014

A post shared by Joel Reddy (@joelreddy_) on Oct 30, 2019 at 12:26am PDT

👏 Congratulations on an outstanding career @SamBurgess8! We wish you all the best.#RoversRevolution✊ pic.twitter.com/vRIVOuidfT

— Hull Kingston Rovers (@hullkrofficial) October 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

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Absolute Warrior @samburgess8 . Huge amount of respect for what you brought on the field and the way you took your team with you was all heart! Probably one of the toughest blokes I know and ever played with. Made my last year as a pro athlete one of the most enjoyable. Sad to see you retire but you’ve gone out on top of your game. Much love brother ❤️💚

A post shared by Lote Tuqiri 👨🏾‍🦲 (@lotetuqiri) on Oct 30, 2019 at 4:32am PDT

My brother
You have given the game so much mana Sammy. As one of your brothers and long time fiend.I wish you all the best in your next chapter in life❤️
Will only think of the happy times we shared on the field and off.
Will never be 4 gotten
Ka aroha tino nui my brother. ❤️💚 pic.twitter.com/JUyqWqRCN9

— issac luke (@issacluke_14) October 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

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Man so sad seeing all the boys in this pic retiring😔 Happy retirement Sammy, you are the hardest bloke I’ve ever played with. I watched some of the toughest guys avoid you on the field, I used to see them looking up to see where you were 😂. Not many wanted to play run it straight with you. An old school leader, aggressive, led from the front, body on the line.

A post shared by Ben Te'o (@ben.teo) on Oct 30, 2019 at 1:23am PDT